Walmart

Question 1

Where is Walmart’s HQ?

Answer 1

Arkansas

Question 2

Which nations does Walmart operate in?

Answer 2

UK - ASDA
Japan - Seiyu
India - Best Price
Brazil - Bompreco

Question 3

Where does Walmart produce?

Answer 3

Textiles - Bangladesh, Beximco
Electronics - China

Question 4

Positive impacts on the USA

Answer 4

Job creation
Cheap prices
24-hour shops are practical

Question 5

Negative impacts on the USA

Answer 5

Poorly paid workers
Decline in manufacturing industry
Polluting gases
Loss of local business

Question 6

Positive impacts on host nations

Answer 6

Job creation
Reliable wage
Skilled jobs
Large donations to local communities - $2 million donation to West African communities after natural disasters
Collaboration with local businesses

Question 7

Negative impacts on host nations

Answer 7

Poor conditions
Monopsony power
Most profits go back to the USA
Smaller firms can’t compete
Large areas of land used for factories